Auditions for AURANGZEB

AURANGZEB

A play in English

By Indira Parthasarathy
Directed by Sathish Sattanathan

May 31 - Jun 7, 2025
Sunnyvale Theatre

Auditions: Feb 22 and 23
Last date for submitting Audition Forms: Feb 14

Run-throughs and Tech: May 10-30

Rehearsals will begin on March 15th. To be considered for the cast of this play you must have very good availability from March 15 onwards and you must be available from May 10 to Jun 7, when run-throughs, tech rehearsals and performances are scheduled.

About the play

"One nation, one language, one religion" — this is Aurangzeb’s vision for Hindustan in Indira Parthasarathy’s gripping historical drama. 

Set against the backdrop of the brutal battle of succession to Shah Jahan, the aging Mughal emperor, the play unveils the ideological and moral conflict between the emperor’s sons — Dara Shikoh, the enlightened scholar who envisions a pluralistic India, and Aurangzeb, the ruthless strategist who seeks to impose a singular order. As ambition clashes with philosophy, faith with power, and brother with brother, Aurangzeb unravels the sacrifices and betrayals that shaped the history of India. 

With sharp dialogues and deep political insight, this timeless play explores the exercise of imperial power, ideology, and the cost of absolute rule.

Auditions

In-person auditions will be held on Feb 22 and 23rd at our rehearsal studio at 2980 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara.

The auditions for Aurangzeb are being run differently from the way we usually do them. Each auditionee will be given an individual slot for their audition. For your audition, you will memorize and perform a monologue from the play which will be sent to you in advance. We may also ask you to read from sides that will be provided at the audition. There will be no Callbacks. 

You must submit your audition form by the deadline of Feb 14. The monologue will be sent out over the weekend of Feb 15/16.

The Audition Form is now closed.

If you would like to be a part of the crew for this play, as part of the backstage or design teams, please write to us at info@bayareadrama.company

Roles Available

The age range given against each role should be treated as guidance only. If you can credibly play the role, we will consider you. 

All roles are for actors who can play South Asian characters.

ROLE AGE Range

Dara Shikoh  M 35-45

Aurangazeb  M 35-45

Jahanara     F 35-45

Roshanara  F 35-45

Maulvi         M 50-60

Soldiers (2) M 20-50 

Khalilullah Khan M 40-50

Sultan Mohammad M 30-40

Gul Mohammad M 40-50

Malik Jeevan M 40-50

Commander M 35-45

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

All rehearsals will be held in-person at our rehearsal studio in Santa Clara. We typically rehearse two days a week on weekday evenings and both weekend days.

All performances will be held at Sunnyvale Community Theatre, Sunnyvale.

We are a non-union company. All roles are unpaid, volunteer positions.

For more information please reach out to us at info@bayareadrama.company

The Audition Form is now closed.